Screen shot of proposed Baylor app
In an announcement today, Extreme and YinzCam said fans in McLane Stadium will have access to real-time replays via the team’s new app, a functionality made possible by high-quality Wi-Fi. The network and app are expected to be live for the Baylor Bears’ first home game of the season, an Aug. 31 date with SMU. The stadium will also have a distributed antenna system (DAS) hosted by AT&T; according to Baylor, Verizon Wireless has already agreed to participate in the AT&T-hosted DAS.
While we are working on setting up an interview with the Baylor folks to hear more about their new stadium in general and their network in particular, here are some of the prepared quotes from the participants:
Pattie Orr, Vice President for Information Technology, Baylor University:
“2014 is a monumental season for Baylor University and Baylor Athletics as we officially open McLane Stadium and deliver our fans the ultimate fan experience. Using a hand-picked collection of innovative technology, Baylor fans will stay connected with the ultra-fast Wi-Fi network as well as a robust cellular distributed antenna system. Fans can direct their own mobile experience using our new Baylor In-Game application throughout the stadium.”
Norman Rice, Senior Vice President of Business Development, Extreme Networks:
“Baylor University is one of the pre-eminent academic and athletic institutions in the country and has put together one of the most exciting experiences in sports with the debut of McLane Stadium. Extreme Networks is proud to let our wireless technology extend the connectivity that fans and media consider a ‘must have’ whenever they attend a game.”
Priya Narasimhan, CEO and Founder, YinzCam:
“This is a major first in college sports. The Baylor In-Game App is pushing the envelope by being the first college athletics app to provide instant replays from multiple views to Baylor fans, right at their seats, at the new McLane Stadium.”
What if we could do the same without using an app ? Without asking users to download it? But directly through the device’s browser? Would be much simpler and appreciated. And it is already possible thanks to Yadwire content injection unique technology !
Please ask your questions 🙂
Ephraim, it’s an interesting question but would prefer in the future if you want to comment, please leave the company advertisements behind… if there are some customer stories about using Yadwire please forward them to me, and we can judge them on their own merit.
My guess on app vs. web page is that an app gives teams/operators a cleaner look at the fan/customer. But happy to have the debate, especially with customers/teams adding their perspective.